PERSONAL:
Born: June 12, 1975, Laredo , TX Parents: Arturo H. and Rosario D. Garza Wife: Maritza Benavides Garza

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
St. Augustine High School , ‘93 Texas A&M Int'l University , Bachelor of Arts Political Science '97 St. Mary's University, Master of Arts Political Science ‘01

EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND:
Elected Webb County Commissioner on April 11, 2004 Laredo Community College Distance Learning Director, 2002—2004 Laredo Community College Government/Speech Instructor, 2002 News Anchor/Reporter KGNS-TV, NBC Affiliate in Laredo, TX, 2000-2003 Public Information Officer, City of Laredo, 1999-2000 News Anchor/Reporter KGBT-TV, CBS Affiliate in Rio Grande Valley, 1998-1999 News Anchor/Reporter KVTV-TV, CBS Affiliate in Laredo, TX, 1994-1998

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
KGNS Fan Drive , 2000-2003 KGNS School Supply Drive , 2000-2003 KGNS Toy Drive , 2000-2003 Laredo Rotary Club Member, 2003 Laredo Public & Private schools Career Day Participant, 1994-2003 KGNS 8th Grader of the Month Speaker and Presenter, 2000-2003 “Read to the Kids” guest speaker at local schools, 1994-2003 Government Student Body President, Texas A&M International University, 1997-1998 City of Laredo Youth Advisory Board, 1991-1993